Publications
Keywords in Healthy Public Policy
This document explores the meanings of three expressions that are commonly used in public health, following the notion of keywords originally developed by Raymond Williams. The keywords presented here are linked to public policy, the social determinants of health and population health.
Framework for Healthy Public Policies Favouring Mental Health
This is the first document, by the NCCHPP, in the area of population mental health. It outlines the notion of healthy public policies favouring mental health.
Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Toolbox – Cost Calculator, Screening Grid, and Scoping Tool
This toolkit contains three tools that were developed or adapted by the NCCHPP for Health Impact Assessment (HIA) practitioners. They can also be useful for those wanting to learn more about the different steps of the HIA process.
Organizational Conditions Favourable for Health Impact Assessment (HIA)
This briefing note identifies the basic organizational conditions necessary for incorporating HIAs into routine practice.
Understanding Policy Developments and Choices Through the “3-i” Framework: Interests, Ideas and Institutions
This briefing note is part of a series on the various models used in political science to represent public policy development processes.
Series on Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA): 1- Overall situation and clarification of concepts
This briefing note is the first in a series of six focused on the state of the practice of integrated impact assessment.
Introduction to Public Health Ethics 1: Background
This document defines public health and reviews the history and development of public health ethics, including its philosophical underpinnings.
Canadian Experiences in Institutionalizing Health Impact Assessment (HIA). 2013 Interprovincial-Territorial Meeting: Report
This document presents an overview of the experiences that were shared at this interprovincial-territorial meeting on HIA.
The 12th International Conference on Health Impact Assessment (HIA): New issues arising from the evolution of the practice – Summary of Discussions
This document is a summary of the discussions carried out in August 2012 during the 12th International Conference on Health Impact Assessment.
Guide for Developing a Knowledge-Sharing Plan – NCCHPP Internal Tool
This working tool is used at the NCCHPP to plan knowledge-sharing activities. We are making it publicly available in order to contribute to further reflection and discussion on this topic.